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Sawk.

national dex #539 · gen V
BST 465 · fighting
Sawk official artwork
fighting
#539 · gen V
Profile
HP
75
ATK
125
DEF
75
SPA
30
SPD
75
SPE
85
BST 465 · best Attack 125 · worst Sp. Atk 30 · meters scale to 200

Sawk is weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy and resists Bug, Rock, Dark.

Typingfighting
AbilitiesSturdy, Inner Focus, Mold Breaker
Height, weight1.4 m / 51.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsHumanshape
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Sawk base stats

BST 465 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP75260354
Atk125229383
Def75139273
SpA3058174
SpD75139273
Spe85157295
BST465bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Atk

Sawk weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele1
gra1
ice1
fig1
poi1
gro1
fly2
psy2
bug½
roc½
gho1
dra1
dar½
ste1
fai2
Weak to
Flying, Psychic, Fairy
Resists
Bug, Rock, Dark
Immune to
nothing

Sawk abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
SturdyPrevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Inner FocusPrevents flinching.
Mold BreakerhiddenBypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

Best Sawk moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
fightingClose CombatPHYS120
fightingFocus BlastSPEC120
fightingSuperpowerPHYS120
fightingBrick BreakPHYS75
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalMega KickPHYS120
groundEarthquakePHYS100
rockStone EdgePHYS100

Sawk moves

gen 8 · 69 moves · 13 level-up · 45 TM/HM · 11 tutor
50 moves · Sawk appears in 7 games
LeerL1Rock SmashL1Focus EnergyL9Double KickL13Low SweepL20Bulk UpL33Brick BreakL35RetaliateL37CounterL40EndureL45Quick GuardL45ReversalL53Close CombatL55AttractTMBulldozeTMCoachingtutorDigTMEarthquakeTMFacadeTMFire PunchTMFlingTMFocus BlastTMGiga ImpactTMGrass KnotTMHelping HandTMIce PunchTMLow KickTMMega KickTMMega PunchTMPaybackTMPoison JabTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMRevengeTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMRoundTMScary FaceTMSleep TalkTMSnoreTMStone EdgeTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSuperpowerTMTauntTMThroat ChopTMThunder PunchTMWork UpTMZen HeadbuttTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 1
Rock SmashSTABfightingPHYS40100%15Level 1
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30Level 9
Double KickSTABfightingPHYS30100%30Level 13
Low SweepSTABfightingPHYS65100%20Level 20
Bulk UpfightingSTAT--20Level 33
Brick BreakSTABfightingPHYS75100%15Level 35
RetaliatenormalPHYS70100%5Level 37
CounterSTABfightingPHYS-100%20Level 40
EndurenormalSTAT--10Level 45
Quick GuardfightingSTAT--15Level 45
ReversalSTABfightingPHYS-100%15Level 53
Close CombatSTABfightingPHYS120100%5Level 55
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakSTABfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Bulk UpfightingSTAT--20TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Close CombatSTABfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
EarthquakegroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire PunchfirePHYS75100%15TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Focus BlastSTABfightingSPEC12070%5TM / HM
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Grass KnotgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15TM / HM
Low KickSTABfightingPHYS-100%20TM / HM
Low SweepSTABfightingPHYS65100%20TM / HM
Mega KicknormalPHYS12075%5TM / HM
Mega PunchnormalPHYS8085%20TM / HM
PaybackdarkPHYS50100%10TM / HM
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RetaliatenormalPHYS70100%5TM / HM
RevengeSTABfightingPHYS60100%10TM / HM
ReversalSTABfightingPHYS-100%15TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock SmashSTABfightingPHYS40100%15TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Stone EdgerockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SuperpowerSTABfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Work UpnormalSTAT--30TM / HM
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15TM / HM
CoachingfightingSTAT--10Tutor
Fire PunchfirePHYS75100%15Tutor
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20Tutor
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15Tutor
Low KickSTABfightingPHYS-100%20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
SuperpowerSTABfightingPHYS120100%5Tutor
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15Tutor
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15Tutor
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Tutor

Sawk Pokédex entries

3 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

If you see a Sawk training in the mountains in its single-minded pursuit of strength, it’s best to quietly pass by.

Shield

The karate chops of a Sawk that’s trained itself to the limit can cleave the ocean itself.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

Desiring the strongest karate chop, they seclude themselves in mountains and train without sleeping.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

Tying their belts gets them pumped and makes their punches more destructive. Disturbing their training angers them.

Generation V3 entries
Black

The sound of Sawk punching boulders and trees can be heard all the way from the mountains where they train.

White

Tying their belts gets them pumped and makes their punches more destructive. Disturbing their training angers them.

Black 2, White 2

Desiring the strongest karate chop, they seclude themselves in mountains and train without sleeping.

Sawk species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorBlue
ShapeHumanoid
HabitatUnknown
Height1.4 m (4'07")
Weight51.0 kg (112.4 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio100% Male
Egg groupsHumanshape
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience163
EV yield2 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#539
Unova (BW)#045
Unova (B2W2)#268
Kalos Coastal#098
Galar#249
Hyperspace#058
Wild held items
Black Belt5%
5% in Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Expert Belt1%
1% in Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker125 Atk / 30 SpA
Best statAttack 125excellent
Speed tier85 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load3 weak / 3 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Sawk

Sawk is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). If you see a Sawk training in the mountains in its single-minded pursuit of strength, it’s best to quietly pass by. Sawk stands 1.4 m (4'07") tall and weighs 51.0 kg (112.4 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Sawk base stats

Sawk has a base stat total of 465, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 125 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 30 (poor). Sawk excels as a physical attacker. Sawk is moderately fast with a base Speed of 85.

Sawk weaknesses and resistances

As a Fighting-type, Sawk is weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type moves, resists Bug, Rock, Dark-type attacks. This gives Sawk 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Sawk abilities

Sawk's abilities include Sturdy, Inner Focus, Mold Breaker. Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.. Inner Focus prevents flinching. Its Hidden Ability is Mold Breaker, which bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

Sawk moves and learnset

Sawk can learn 69 moves in Generation 8, including 13 by leveling up, 45 via TM/HM, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Close Combat (Fighting, 120 power), Focus Blast (Fighting, 120 power), Superpower (Fighting, 120 power), Brick Break (Fighting, 75 power). For coverage, Sawk can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Mega Kick (Normal), Earthquake (Ground).

Training Sawk

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Sawk can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Sawk yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Sawk belongs to the Humanshape egg group. Wild Sawk may be found holding Black Belt or Expert Belt.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Sawk. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Sawk, or use the team builder to see how Sawk fits into your squad.

Tools for Sawk
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